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The Dress

So I was wondering what everyone is planning to wear or did wear for their wedding dress? I was wondering if anyone was opting to go for a shorter dress instead of a long one?

I've never really had the big white puffy princess dress idea for myself so I am open to something less traditional, but am still a bit on the fence. I was thinking short might be nice to make sure I stay cool the whole night. I've seen some cute 60's inspired short sleeve tunic style dresses that I thought were super cute, but even a lot of the shorter dresses I've seen are a bit too sweet for my personal taste.

Re: The Dress

Admittedly, I'm into the princessy ballgown look. To add a bit of unique flare to it, I'm thinking of a one-shoulder gown and a slightly different color (i.e. champagne).

I've seen some beautiful weddings where the bride wore short dresses though. I think there are a few on Style Me Pretty. If you like a vintage or 60's look, it would totally match! And everything else in your wedding could be styled similarly...

I will be wearing a long gown. I actually think about a month ago or so someone asked about the material for the dress, which I think is more important. In other words, if you wear something that will keep the heat in then you'll be too hot. I thought it was a really interesting discussion. I don't remember the title of it but perhaps doing a search for dress in hawaii or bridal dress will bring it up.

I need something with structure (I'm curvy and flowy dresses make me look preggers), and I wanted something long and weddingy without being too over the top and churchy. So, I ended up with a beaded halter top dress with an a-line skirt made of white taffeta, with a chapel train (doing a French bustle). Pictures in Bio under attire.

I also did not want a pretty-princessy type dress, but I wanted a wedding dress too. I felt that going short wasn't going to feel special enough. I ended up getting a long gown with a v-neck and some ruching. It's pretty plain, simple and classic but I love it! Just go with whatever you would feel comfortable in. I agree that the fabric will have a lot to do with how hot you will be!

I agree Aubrey that short might not feel "bridey" enough which is my hesitation. Your dress sounds very pretty and more like something I had in mind. I just don't want something over the top, and that is definitely location and weather appropriate and that doesn't make me look pregnant either! Oh and nothing that I have to wear spandax or anything else with!! I definitely don't want to feel fussy!

I too have a more "traditional' wedding dress, although without a lot of embellishment, so it has a slightly more casual feel. I have issues with the way my legs look in short dresses, so I knew that I was going to go with a long dress.

That said, I was at a wedding last May where the bride wore a short dress (actually, since you are from Chicago - the wedding was at the Green Dolphin on Ashland Ave in the city, which is a casual venue so the dress worked well). I think her dress was from Jenny Yoo - they do mostly bridesmaids dresses,but have some lovely "bridal alternative" options, with a good selection of short dresses.

I went with a custom dress from Chrissy Wai-Ching. Hand-dyed silk in blues and greens like the ocean. My wedding was beachside so everyone who sees my photos says I remind them of a mermaid coming up out of the water. I'm throwing in a photo here that my MIL took. You can get a better idea of Chrissy's work from her website:http://www.wai-ching.com/

I'm wearing a traditional long wedding dress for the ceremony and begining part of the reception. But I am thinking of changing into a more fun, short dress for the reception after dinner when the the dancing starts